RF/Microwave Circuit Design Software

Microwave or RF layout software with full design intelligence.

A set of software layout tools for the unique graphical and electrical requirements of radio frequency (RF)/Microwave/Wireless printed circuit boards and ceramic substrates. Specialized functions dramatically reduce layout time. Savings of up to 90% in design time have been achieved.

Key Features Include:

• RF vias are made with additional vias as shields around the signal via using parametric controls
• Length tuning of net lengths using arcs, accordion or trombone tuners (includes phased-array design tools)
• Microwave chamfers are auto created with a single pick using the Tchamfer command
• Via peppering at any pitch with staggered option and suppression under components places thousands of ground plane vias in seconds
• Compatibility with Agilent - ADS, Ansoft - HFSS, Applied Wave Research - MWO and other simulators for a seamless design solution (over 100 identical parts made in our system to match ADS and MWO parts) See our Third Party Links Page
• All custom geometries in RF layout software are made with boundaries that are supported by full connectivity (LVS) and DRC checks
• Fully flexible plane generation has no limitations

Automate the creation of complex embedded circuits with:

• Parametric generation of embedded circuits, dividers, couplers, spiral inductors, radial stubs, etc.
• Any footprint can be made with any shape using RF layout software
• Via peppering makes via arrays connecting identical plane nets, on multiple layers and automatically removes vias that would connect to the wrong net
• Path tuning for phased array antennas
• Support for embedded components and circuits inside blocks
• Full net list (LVS) and DRC checking functionality on any shape and at any hierarchical level
• Creates coplanar ground shields with coplanar vias, even on arced entities automatically
• Automatic placement of all ground ties on SMT parts, on all layers and nets with automatic tie segment / via reduction based on DRC results
• Boundary ground planes with progressively filleted corners and variable individual gap control on every entity
• Users have told us that our Boundary Plane generation software is the best available
• Unlimited geometries and accuracy 10 -10 in any units system
• Automatic placement of all ground ties on through hole parts, on all layers, with automatic tie spoke deletion based on DRC results
• Split plane edges are automatically generated from simple easy to draw dividers

Contact us to receive your free circuit design consultation for RF/Microwave design software.